Long before there was a Bible in every home, and before words and printed text had irrevocably shaped human learning, there were pictures—art that told stories. In particular, the great cathedrals of Europe give us glorious examples of how stained glass windows were...
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh / Bittersweet Story Lectionary 10 January 2016 The Visit of the Magi Joseph’s Brothers Bring Gifts to Him Along With His Brother Benjamin (Genesis 43) The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon (I Kings 10) Psalm 45: Gifts for God’s King Psalm 72:...
The Force of God Awakens Lectionary 10 January 2016 The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Text to Life Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t yet seen Star Wars “The Force Awakens?” How many of you here have seen it...
Don’t be afraid to tell the “Story.” Sometimes we are so intent on making our own “points” that we forget that people need to know and hear the Story. As we enter into this time between the Christmas season and Lent, make sure that people truly “hear” the Story...
Rising Strong The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution. by Brene’ Brown This week The Open Table features guest reviewer, Landrum P. Leavell III. Lan is a friend, avid reader and a pastor at The Village Church in Denton, Texas. I have had the chance to hear...
